The 10 best hotels in Custer, United States

August 5, 2022 Fernanda Pittenger

Enveloped in the grandeur of the Black Hills, Custer makes the perfect base for your South Dakota vacation, whether you are visiting Custer State Park to learn about Custer's Last Stand, heading up to see the wonder of Mount Rushmore and the yet-unfinished Crazy Horse Memorial, making a motorcycle pilgrimage to Sturgis or spelunking in Wind Cave. Custer itself has much to offer, from family outings at Flintstones Bedrock City to hoe-down dinners at a chuck wagon cookout.
Things to do in Custer

1. Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn

310 W Mount Rushmore Rd, Custer, SD 57730-1938 1 (800) 568-8520
Excellent
35%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
22%
Poor
8%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 627 reviews

Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn

Located in Custer,SD, the Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn is sure to provide a peaceful and comforting home away from home for any traveler. Each Best Western hotel provides free internet access, giving guests the opportunity to check emails and surf the web, all from the comforts of their room or the business center. With cleanliness and value being our top priority, we ensure a restful and productive stay. On top of that, our superior customer service will ensure that we meet all your needs and go beyond your expectations.

Accommodating

Reviewed By coryb745

My room was very cozy. The bed was very comfortable. And the staff that I had the pleasure of dealing with were absolutely amazing! I was in the area for business reasons and will be back again for the same and will definitely choose this hotel again. Very pleased!

2. Bavarian Inn, Black Hills

855 N 5th St, Custer, SD 57730-8212
Excellent
71%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1011 reviews

Bavarian Inn, Black Hills

The Bavarian Inn, Black Hills is an award winning, revitalized, mountain boutique resort located in Custer, SD - less than 5 minutes from Crazy Horse Memorial, Custer State Park and actual BUFFALO! We are a locally owned and operated family resort on 5 acres of wooded landscape with 64 rooms, a European inspired café open for breakfast, an indoor pool, outdoor pool, hot tub, pickle ball court, basketball court, fitness trail, playground equipment and Service & Cleanliness standards that are guaranteed to meet your expectations. We have a variety of gathering spaces both inside and outside for you to enjoy at your leisure and we keep our swimming pools & hot tub at optimal temperatures for your relaxation. The town of Custer is well known for its award winning culinary delights & being surrounded by granite mountains is pretty sweet too! The entire property has been refreshed & the WIFI is super fast!

Two week adventure

Reviewed By Virginia M

The staff was so friendly and explained everything. The location was perfect and the room was clean. They have a laundromat of doing a lot of traveling! The breakfast Inn was amazing, and the staff there were so friendly and welcoming. The food was good and they have a kiosk to order food so you don’t have to wait in line. Totally recommend

3. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Custer, an IHG Hotel

433 West Mount Rushmore Road, Custer, SD 57730-1542
Excellent
58%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 655 reviews

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Custer, an IHG Hotel

No description for the hotel available

Great place to stay & have breakfast!!

Reviewed By kwhh2o

We stayed in a King suite because our great daughter was with us. Our room was large and clean, and our great granddaughter was thrilled with her queen size couch bed. She loved the pool as did we. But the best thing was the breakfast staff! I was looking for bacon and couldn’t find any. Staff told me they didn’t have bacon today (Tuesday). No big deal because the breakfast was fine like it was. (Sausage, omelets, scrambled eggs, etc etc.) Halfway thru breakfast, staff came to our table and told me they had cooked some bacon. We were so pleased with breakfast before the bacon, and now,… well, staff went above and beyond!! Thank you! ❤️

4. Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn

310 W Mount Rushmore Rd, Custer, SD 57730-1938 1 (800) 568-8520
Excellent
35%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
22%
Poor
8%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 627 reviews

Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn

Located in Custer,SD, the Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn is sure to provide a peaceful and comforting home away from home for any traveler. Each Best Western hotel provides free internet access, giving guests the opportunity to check emails and surf the web, all from the comforts of their room or the business center. With cleanliness and value being our top priority, we ensure a restful and productive stay. On top of that, our superior customer service will ensure that we meet all your needs and go beyond your expectations.

Accommodating

Reviewed By coryb745

My room was very cozy. The bed was very comfortable. And the staff that I had the pleasure of dealing with were absolutely amazing! I was in the area for business reasons and will be back again for the same and will definitely choose this hotel again. Very pleased!

5. Comfort Inn & Suites Custer

339 W Mount Rushmore Rd, Custer, SD 57730-1541
Excellent
55%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 614 reviews

Comfort Inn & Suites Custer

Comfort Inn & Suites, a Custer hotel near Mount Rushmore National Memorial. The Custer area hotel is conveniently located minutes from Mount Rushmore National Memorial, the Crazy Horse Memorial, Custer State Park, Jewel Cave National Monument and Wind Cave National Park. Custer County Airport is three miles and Rapid City Regional Airport is 50 miles from the hotel. Comfort Inn & Suites offers a 24-hour fitness center, business center, and guest laundry, adult only swim time and an ATM. Offering large family suites, fast Wi-Fi, amazing customer service, and local knowledge of the area. Take time to experience Custer's unique shops and explore the historic downtown district. Enjoy a meal in one of the area's fine restaurants. With us, you're minutes, not miles away from the top attractions in the Black Hills! Book your stay today!

Great Hotel

Reviewed By MNM1011

We wanted a hotel that was near Custer State Park and near great dining. This hotel fit the bill perfectly! The hotel is well maintained and clean. Our room was spacious and nicely furnished. Our beds were comfy and we both had great sleep while here. The breakfast offering wasn't huge, but had good selections of hot and cold food. When we come back to Custer we will be staying here again.

6. Super 8 by Wyndham Custer/Crazy Horse Area

535 W Mount Rushmore Rd, Custer, SD 57730-1952
Excellent
31%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
22%
Poor
7%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 644 reviews

Super 8 by Wyndham Custer/Crazy Horse Area

ROAM FREE You don't need a map to know where you're headed. Wherever your spirit takes you, just follow the signs to Super 8 Custer, your basecamp in the Black Hills. We share your passions and the soundtrack of your travel. And, when you're here you can depend on us to leave you refueled for the day ahead because, in Custer, you’re literally minutes from every must-see and at the Super 8 Custer, your centrally-located to restaurants, shopping and local entertainment. We are one of the few year-round hotels in Custer committed to delivering great hospitality all year long. From Summer family vacations to Winter sports tournaments, Super 8 by Wyndham Custer/ Crazy Horse brings you comfortable hospitality and affordable prices all year long. AMENITIES Free Continental Breakfast | Free Wi-fi | Mini Fridges | Microwaves | Hair Dryers | Handicap Accessibility | Laundry | Pet-Friendly | Indoor Swimming Pool | Hot Tub

Price quote versus price billed

Reviewed By Oscar K

3 night Quoted: $153.99 Charged: $373.89 I asked twice when I was told the original quote, and was “assured” this was the total amount. I was told at checkout that I couldn’t get a receipt because it was direct billed to CLC. THEN, CHARGED WAY MORE THAN QUOTED! I would and could have stayed at Holiday Inn Express next door for the amount I was charged at motel 8. I simply don’t like being told one thing and delivered another!

7. Chief Motel

120 Mount Rushmore Rd, Custer, SD 57730-1829
Excellent
46%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 377 reviews

Chief Motel

Family owned and operated * Free HS wireless internet * Custer's largest indoor pool (in season May 20-Sept 18)* Hot Tub * Sauna * 2 Restaurants adjacent * In-room coffee/cocoa * ref/micro * All rooms no smoking / no pets * Near Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Custer State Park, Wildlife Loop Road (1500 buffalo), Scenic Needles Hwy, Iron Mt. Road* Jewel Cave * Wind Cave*

Best hotel you could ask for.

Reviewed By Marcia B

Bruce and Nancy were the best hosts. The rooms were wonderful. Very clean and pleasantly decorated. Smelled fresh and clean, and the beds were comfortable. We will definitely recommend to others, and would stay there again! There was no breakfast, but that's ok. Close to downtown area, but pretty quiet.

8. Rock Crest Lodge

15 W Mount Rushmore Rd, Custer, SD 57730-1422
Excellent
45%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
4%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 194 reviews

Rock Crest Lodge

Loved it

Reviewed By Fonzmobile1965

Just a one night stay here whilst travelling but our room here has everything we needed. Great to have a kitchenette with a sink, fridge and microwave. Bed was huge, we could both "starfish" and not touch. The comforter was a bit "out doorsy" for my taste but did the job. Continental breakfast was great, good bread/muffin/donut selection, along with cereal and oatmeal etc. Overall we had a pleasant stay.

9. Econo Lodge

342 Mount Rushmore Rd, Custer, SD 57730-1928
Excellent
34%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
6%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 196 reviews

Econo Lodge

Simplify travel at the Econo Lodge, an award-winning seasonal hotel located in downtown Custer. Our family-friendly hotel makes travel a little easier for everyone offering modern amenities and convenient access to downtown and top attractions; all the while, easy on your wallet. Here you can discover Custer, where you can find big adventure with small-town charm, and where you are minutes, not miles, from every must-see in the Black Hills! Our hotel is minutes away from an abundance of trails, restaurants, and iconic attractions like Mount Rushmore, Custer State Park, Crazy Horse Memorial, Jewel Cave National Monument, and the Mickelson Trail The Econo Lodge Custer allows you to stick to your budget without skipping out on amenities like free wi-fi, a fitness center, an indoor pool, & more. All rooms have coffee makers, hairdryers, TVs, and refrigerators, so you can continue to focus on the important reasons why you travel. Book now at the award-winning Econo Lodge hotel in Custer, SD!

Good place, good price

Reviewed By Michael S

We booked on Hotels.com, and knew what we were getting ourselves into. This is not luxury by any stretch, but a good place to stay and very close to all the action. They were priced better for a 3 night stay than most other places...and very close to Crazy Horse, Mt. Rushmore, and Custer State Park. This place is dated, but everything worked, and it was fairly comfortable. The bad...could smell smoke in the hallways going to get ice; not the cleanest place in the world {but not terrible}; & the parking!! The lot they have is VERY small, not made to fit all the cars for the hotel's capacity. There is parking across the street by the courthouse and park...and if you have a larger vehicle...that's where you should park. There's also street parking behind the hotel on Washington street...1/2 block from the hotel. Would probably stay here again, but there's other options out there. Pro-Tip...the gas station across the street from the hotel is convenient but just a little bit to the South West are more gas stations with better pricing [odd cash price vs. credit price at some of those "Downtown" gas stations (Exxon station did not do that)].

10. Days Inn by Wyndham Custer

519 Crook St, Custer, SD 57730-1511
Excellent
13%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
27%
Poor
20%
Terrible
18%
Overall Ratings

3 based on 342 reviews

Days Inn by Wyndham Custer

Days Inn Custer hotel is located off Highway 16 in the beautiful Black Hills region of South Dakota. Our Custer, SD, hotel near Mt. Rushmore offers easy access to many breathtaking natural formations and attractions in the area. Start your morning on the bright side with free Daybreak continental breakfast.

Worst hotel I have ever stayed in.

Reviewed By pattypE4961FS

The room was not very clean the TV did not work. Would not give us another room. My husband would not use the shower because it was so dirty. Took two hours before TV was fixed. Made me pay cash for the pet deposit. I was not allowed any discounts like AAA. The breakfast was a joke. Bit size brownies and cinnamon rolls, white bread for toast and instant oatmeal. The coffee was empty and no juice. Go down the street to Super 8. Less expensive and excellent facility.

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